Manchester United news as Bruno Fernandes provides his instant reaction to United's defeat to Arsenal
Bruno Fernandes speaking after Manchester United's 1-0 defeat to Arsenal
Bruno Fernandes speaking after Manchester United's 1-0 defeat to Arsenal
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Bruno Fernandes has admitted that Manchester United must improve in taking their chances if they are to be successful following their Premier League defeat to Arsenal.
United failed to take their chances at Old Trafford with Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Patrick Dorgu all coming close. It went on to cost Ruben Amorim's side as Riccardo Calafiori's header handed the Gunners all three points.
United started with both Mbeumo and Cunha in attack after their big-money moves from Brentford and Wolves. Both players had chances to score on their debut with David Raya pulling off two class saves.
In the second-half, new signing Benjamin Sesko made his debut but the striker struggled to help United break Arsenal's defence down. Despite the spirited display against one of the Premier League's better sides, Fernandes highlighted the area where they need to get better.
Speaking to Sky Sports at full-time, the United captain said: “We created some chances but we didn't score so that is the main negative of the day."
He added: "We have a big hope for what we want to do and what we want to achieve. There are positive things to look at like scoring goals.
"I really liked the reaction of the fans at the end. I really appreciate what they did. That was more a sign of hope than what we did during the game."
United also looked dangerous with Amad and Patrick Dorgu at wing-back. However, the game was lost after Altay Bayindir’s error allowed Calafiori to head home in the first-half.
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